Senior 3D Gameplay Character Animator

We’re looking for a Senior 3D Gameplay Animator to join us on an ambitious journey — developing a large-scale open-world MMORPG for PC and consoles, powered by cutting-edge technologies and brought to life by a passionate international team of industry veterans.About us
GS STUDIO is a European game development studio. Our company has been developing games and applications since 2011. We work with partners from Europe, Canada, and the USA.We started as a small team of indie Flash game developers, and now we are a solid studio of game development veterans. We love games and know almost everything about them. We are developing high-quality products of varying complexity, such as MMORPG, AR / VR games, and applications.

‍Requirements‍

• Expert level proficiency in Maya animation package.
• Proficient with HIK HumanIK system and custom rigs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Art/Animation or equivalent experience.
• Outstanding demo reel demonstrating experience working with character/creature/gameplay systems.
• 6+ years of experience animating video games.
• At least one shipped game.
• Experience working within Unreal Engine or a Comparable engine.
• An Understanding of creating Character Skin, HIK Maya Rig.
• Jira Time tracking & Animation Tracker (Excel) of all tasks throughout the animation pipeline.
• Meet project timelines and production schedules.
• Understanding of character performance, form, gesture, and silhouette in regard to player character.
• Understanding of anatomy and caricature.
• Experience and understanding of Character state networks / Blendtree’s and montages

Responsibilities‍

• Create strong / Clear 3d Character Gameplay animations with instruction and feedback from the Lead Animator.
• Heavily stylised realistic Keyframe animation
• Animations will require Bipedal / Quadruped / Custom / Creature / Imagination.
• Integrate and verify your own Animations via (Unreal Engine).
• Identify and help resolve technical and artistic issues related to animation.
• Be involved in regular group playtests.
• Proactive and self-motivated with an interest to experiment and learn new methods/practices.
• Updating Animation Sequences with Relative Animation Tags (Unreal).

Nice to have‍

• Mel / Python scripting knowledge

Working conditions‍

• Remote work from any location globally, with flexible hours.
• 8-hour workday tailored to your personal routine.
• Salary based on experience, with regular reviews to stay competitive.
• Benefits include paid sick leave, vacations, and holidays.
• Work in a transparent, friendly team with no micromanagement.
• Your creativity is valued, and your ideas will be implemented in our collaborative environment.